Salesforce launched a 12-week Missionforce Military Fellowship to help transitioning service members transition military skills into AI and technology careers through training and certifications.
A California man admitted detonating a courthouse bomb in 2024, injuring three people and damaging the building in retaliation for law enforcement actions, and now faces life imprisonment.
UN investigators condemned recent US strikes in Iran that killed civilians, while escalating fighting in Yemen displaced tens of thousands, worsening a humanitarian crisis already straining aid efforts.
UN human rights chief Volker Türk urges governments to strengthen AI regulation, warning current safeguards are insufficient to prevent existential risks and protect human rights.
A UN human rights expert warns that poorly managed toxic chemicals, especially PFAS, threaten nearly all human rights and disproportionately harm marginalized communities.
The IAEA’s 70th General Conference opened in Vienna with calls for multilateral cooperation on nuclear safety, verification, and peaceful energy use amid global tensions.
Migrant remittances to low- and middle-income countries nearly doubled over a decade, reaching $728.6 billion in 2025, according to a UN report, with digital transfers rising but cash collection still common.
Six UN staff and civilians were killed in an Israeli strike on a Gaza school sheltering displaced families, UNRWA reported, as humanitarian needs escalate amid ongoing conflict.
UNICEF delivered critical aid to conflict-isolated communities in South Sudan’s Jonglei state, where over 40% of children face acute malnutrition amid ongoing clashes.
UN agencies warn Sudan’s humanitarian system faces imminent collapse due to severe funding shortages, risking the lives of millions amid ongoing conflict and displacement.
Roblox plans to let developers release games as standalone apps across platforms, including Steam and Epic, via the new "Roblox Everywhere" initiative announced at its developer conference.
NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy unveiled a Virginia benefits package offering four years of residential bill credits, 1,000 new jobs, and accelerated clean energy development as part of their proposed merger.
Blizzard announced at BlizzCon 2026 that the next StarCraft title will be an open-world first-person shooter launching in 2030, marking a genre shift for the franchise.
Worker-run studio KO_OP confirms layoffs of 13 roles, citing a financing drought and radical changes in the games funding landscape.
Bitfinex Securities celebrates five years as a pioneer in tokenised capital markets, reporting over $500 million in listed assets and outlining a path to a projected $400 billion market by year-end.
ESA’s FLEX mission will detect faint plant fluorescence from space to monitor photosynthesis and environmental stress, enhancing climate and carbon cycle research.
AWS End User Messaging introduces automatic failover in phone pools to improve SMS delivery reliability during downstream disruptions without requiring customer action.
BMW introduces M Performance Parts and functional accessories for the new BMW X5 and BMW iX5, including aerodynamic components, wheels, roof boxes, and storage solutions.
Alan Ritchson’s career spans decades, from early roles like Aquaman on Smallville to his breakthrough as Jack Reacher, cementing his status as a leading action star.
Conservation Minister Tama Potaka appointed Susan O’Regan as Chair of the QEII National Trust Board, succeeding Alan Livingstone who passed away in April.
Zapier introduces AI agents that automate business tasks with decision-making capabilities, integrating with existing workflows and thousands of apps.
AI search engines aim to replace traditional web search by summarizing results instead of listing links, but accuracy and source verification remain critical concerns for users.
A guide to four AI chatbot alternatives to ChatGPT in 2026, focusing on usability, integration, and specialized strengths for professional workflows.
A new category of AI visibility tools is emerging to help brands monitor and improve their presence in generative search engines like ChatGPT and Google’s AI answers.
New Zealand recorded over 256,000 international visitor arrivals in July, surpassing pre-pandemic levels and driven largely by increased travel from Australia.
Hawke's Bay hospital freed 1,515 bed nights in a year by accelerating patient discharges, cutting delays for those medically cleared to leave.
Blizzard and CD Projekt announced Cyberpunk 2077 and its expansion will launch on Battle.net later this year, alongside a Geralt skin for Diablo 4 tied to a Witcher 3 DLC preorder.
New Zealand’s biosecurity response enters a decisive phase as warmer weather may reveal surviving yellow-legged hornet queens in Auckland, prompting urgent public vigilance and reporting.
The New Zealand Government will invest $22.8 million to upgrade Northland’s Pou Herenga Tai Twin Coast Cycle Trail, enhancing visitor facilities and cultural experiences while supporting local businesses and jobs.
Blizzard announced *World of Warcraft Forever* at BlizzCon, blending *WoW Classic* with modern updates like optional transmog and no separate realms.